New York Public Library

It seemed fitting that Jay-Z, an artist known for his thoughtful and candid songs, would talk about his words at a New York Public Library event coinciding with the release of his new book, 'Decoded.' It wasn't a discussion about his celebrity status or his accomplishments, but more about the process of songwriting and the importance of context in telling a story...

Jay-Z has been referring to himself as the "greatest writer of the 21st century" for some time now, but with a new memoir on the way, he's about to have a chance to really back up that claim. The long-awaited 'Decoded' is actually in the pipeline for a November 16 release date and Hov will preview the book the day before in a rare non-music appearance at the New York Public Library... Re